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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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Aiming Washer Fluid Nozzle

Hello,

One of my washer nozzles on hood is pointing too high on windshield. Can I simply stick something into the small hole and re-aim it? What should I use so that I do not damage the spray?

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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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I'm curious too. I've found that it only shoots properly when I'm doing eigh... um... when I'm doing the speed limit.... on a highway... somewhere....
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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i've heard of people repositioning it with a pin, but i've never tried it. my jets are kinda **** eyed, too.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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A pin works well, have done it myself. Just be gentle, there is a not huge range of motion.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Has to be a thin strong pin, I cut piano wire. Plan on lots of testing. I aimed for the center of the wipe path, when I go over 100mph it blows up near the top.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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I just used a safety pin. Give it a gentle tweak, test for effect, and aim a bit lower than seems ideal at a standstill; the spray pattern will rise with speed.
 
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